 Fiji Fishing Guide Fishing is a way of life for many Fijians, using nets, spear guns and fish traps in the shallow lagoons and hand lines along the river banks as a matter of subsistence living. For visitors, fishing is equally rewarding, particularly in pursuit of billfish in the deep waters off Taveuni and Savusavu in the north of Fiji and in the rich fast flowing currents between Beqa and Kadavu in the south. The most accessable game fishing tours from Nadi visit the Malolo Barrier Reef in the Mamanuca Islands, a great spot for deep sea trawling. Deep-sea game fishing charters operate from Pacific Harbour in East Viti Levu, from Nadi and around the Mamanuca Island resorts and off Savusavu and Taveuni in the Northern Islands. Fishing licenses aren’t required but you’ll need to find a reputable independent fishing charter with a proper game fishing boat, good equipment and most importantly, a knowledgeable skipper - charters are usually available at Savusavu on Vanua Levu and at Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu, with more casual game fishing from Port Denarau in Nadi ; otherwise, recommended resorts include Matangi Island Resort off Taveuni; Makaira on Taveuni; or Matava Hideaway on Kadavu. Casting into the fringing reefs from small boats is usually excellent with snapper, barracuda and trevally the prize catches; fly fishing in the shallow lagoons is good in places although there’s few opportunities for the highly prized bone fish, prolific in other parts of the South pacific and you’ll definitely need to bring your own gear. Fiji Fishing Accommodation Search |
